What's your knowledge, opinion, experience with the full size rock island armscor 1911, I've been wanting a 1911 for quite awhile now and this fits into my fun money budget, so what's your thoughts, is it worth $550 out the door?

December 7th, 2011, 03:10 AM

dukalmighty

My 1911 compact has been flawless,$550.00 seems high,Summit Gunbrokers has them for $385.00,

Oddly, I was planning on starting the same kind of thread. I used to own a colt 1911 years ago that worked flawlessly.....I fell upon hard financial times and sold it and have always regretted it. This was back when they went for 600 bucks or so but that was two or three weeks salary for me.

Anyway..... I've never (let alone shoot) anthing from RIA but have heard good things here and on other web searches. Obviously, you get what you pay for but a dependable 1911 in the $400 range is intriguing.

Thanks gunguy82 for starting this thread.

December 7th, 2011, 08:35 AM

OldVet

I "heard" complaints about RIA, but the majority of folks seem quite pleased with them as long as they're not compared to the big buck models. As for price, it always pays to shop around, unless you simply want to support your LGS.

December 7th, 2011, 10:04 AM

Dumbledork

I just bought one recently, and I love it. I have more expensive 1911's in my stable, but this one shoots as well as any of them. $550 seems a bit much, though; I paid that much for a Springfield Armory 1911A1 and a stainless steel Taurus PT1911.

December 7th, 2011, 10:36 AM

WHEC724

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Originally Posted by OldVet

... unless you simply want to support your LGS.

And ya know, there's nothing wrong with that. Quite often, after I calculate shipping and xfer fees, my LGS might be $50 over. In which case, I'll buy it from my LGS.

It's nice having a place where I can handle the iron, tell a bunch of lies, and everybody knows me by name.

December 7th, 2011, 11:53 AM

gunguy82

Thanks on the input, I was looking at one online, seeing if they'll go 425 shipped, if not I'll be headed to my local gun shop and listen to the ole timers tell lies drink coffee and bs with me, thanks for all the input

December 7th, 2011, 12:49 PM

sureshot1

I have a RIA compact, very nice pistol for a low priced firearm.

December 7th, 2011, 04:43 PM

gunguy82

Once again thanks everyone, worked out a very fair deal with the company, after I put atleast a hundred rounds thru it I'll post my reviews.

December 8th, 2011, 02:40 AM

rachilders

I know this is a bit after the fact but had you considered simply buying an Armscor 1911 vs. a RIA? Why not eliminate the middle man and buy a gun from the factory instead of one that is virtually identical aside from the name on the slide and paying for those extra stops along the way. I've had an Armscor with all the bells & whistles, not the basic GI model, I paid a bit over $400 for NIB for several years. It is a VERY well made gun that would still be a bargain if it cost twice as much. Actually, most people that have seen it think the gun is a higher end pistol and are shocked to find out how much such a well made 1911 cost me.

December 8th, 2011, 02:58 AM

mlr1m

Is the RIA a good candidate for building your own semi-custom pistol? Gradually changing out parts or bobbing the frame grip? Would like to play around but just not with my Springers.

Michael

December 8th, 2011, 03:41 AM

Dumbledork

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Originally Posted by rachilders

I know this is a bit after the fact but had you considered simply buying an Armscor 1911 vs. a RIA? Why not eliminate the middle man and buy a gun from the factory instead of one that is virtually identical aside from the name on the slide and paying for those extra stops along the way. I've had an Armscor with all the bells & whistles, not the basic GI model, I paid a bit over $400 for NIB for several years. It is a VERY well made gun that would still be a bargain if it cost twice as much. Actually, most people that have seen it think the gun is a higher end pistol and are shocked to find out how much such a well made 1911 cost me.

Armscor makes RIA pistols.

December 8th, 2011, 03:41 AM

Dumbledork

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlr1m

Is the RIA a good candidate for building your own semi-custom pistol? Gradually changing out parts or bobbing the frame grip? Would like to play around but just not with my Springers.